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6361, WA · Postcode

Education & Qualifications in 6361, WA

How far people went at school, the qualifications they hold and what they studied.

Fewer adults in postcode 6361 have finished high school or university compared to most of the country. Only 51.2% of people completed Year 12, a figure that has fallen since 2016. This means a larger share of the local population relies on trade certificates or earlier school leaver status for their working life.

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📍 6361, WA, Postcode

Where 6361, WA sits — Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

12.9% —

All postcode areas, 2021. The marker is 6361, WA — lower than 61% of areas.

6361, WA12.9%
Wickepin 8.5%
Western Australia 23.8%
Australia 26.3%

Schooling

Highest year of school completed.

The share of people who finished Year 12 is well below the national figure of 58.8% and has dropped 8.2 points since 2016. While 51.2% finished high school, about 11.9% of the population peaked at Year 10.

Completed Year 12

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51.2% —

Higher than 60% of postcode areas.

Share of people whose highest year of school is Year 12 or equivalent.

Highest year of school

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In 6361, WA, Year 12 is the majority at 68%; Year 10 is next at 16%.

Year 12 51.2% Year 10 11.9% Year 11 7.1% Year 9 or below 4.8%

Qualifications

Post-school qualifications and degrees.

University degrees are far less common here than in the rest of Australia, with only 12.9% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. Instead, there is a strong focus on vocational training, with 21.1% each holding a diploma or a Certificate III/IV.

Adults with a bachelor degree or higher

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12.9% —

Lower than 61% of postcode areas.

Share of people aged 15+ whose highest qualification is a bachelor degree or above (incl. graduate and postgraduate).

Highest qualification level

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6361, WA splits fairly evenly between Advanced diploma / diploma (34%) and Certificate III / IV (34%), with Bachelor degree at 31%.

Advanced diploma / diploma 21.1% Certificate III / IV 21.1% Bachelor degree 19.3%

Field of study

What people studied.

The most common qualifications held by residents are in management and commerce at 17.5%, followed by education at 14.0%. Other notable fields include engineering and health, both at 8.8%.

Field of qualification

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In 6361, WA, the largest group is Management & commerce at 31%, followed by Education (25%) and Engineering & related (16%).

Management & commerce 17.5% Education 14.0% Engineering & related 8.8% Health 8.8% Agriculture & environment 7.0%

Schools

Schools in the area and how many children they serve (ACARA).

Daily life is impacted by a lack of local infrastructure, as there are no schools within 3km of this area.

Schools within 3 km

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Lower than 99% of postcode areas.

Schools serving the area — within 3 km of small areas, or inside larger ones. A measure of access (catchments overlap, so don't add it across areas).

Schools in and around 6361, WA — hover a marker for details. Open the full map →

Sources

  • Census of Population and Housing — Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2021 (CC BY 4.0).
  • Australian Schools List — Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA), 2025 (CC BY 4.0).

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Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2021). Education & Qualifications in 6361, WA [Census of Population and Housing]. CensusAtlas, used under CC BY 4.0. https://censusatlas.au/region/poa/POA6361/6361-wa/topic/education